The purpose of meat inspections is to ensure that the meat and meat-containing items produced for consumption are safe and impeccable in terms of food hygiene.
The meat of domestic and game animals that is intended for public consumption must be inspected. A meat inspection includes a review of the so-called food supply chain data sent to the slaughterhouse in advance about the slaughter animal, ...
Meat inspections are carried out by veterinary inspectors and meat inspectors. The Finnish Food Authority arranges the meat inspection personnel required for approved slaughterhouses, small slaughterhouses and reindeer slaughterhouses.